The Rio Madeira S u st a i n a b l e D e v e l o p m e n t R e s e r v e R EDD + Pr o j e c t S u mm a r y Type of activities REDD+ (Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries) Greenhouse gases targeted Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Location Novo Aripunã municipality, State of Amazonas, Brazil Project Area Rio Madeira Sustainable Development Reserve 283,117 hectares (ha) Applicable carbon standards Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Climate, Community and Biodivesity Standard (CCBS) Methodology Verified Carbon Standard’s (VCS) approved methodology entitled “Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation (VM0015)” Project duration 25 years Project start date: 2006 Crediting period: 2006-20201
